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AJ55 AMO

2005 Vauxhall Corsa

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,466 mi
Last recorded96,466 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsa58,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 AMO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 96,466 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi joint has damage

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 96,466 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust flexi joint has damage

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 89,780 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant level low

Exhaust flexi joint damaged

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust bracket snapped but system still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,057 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2015 83,037 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 75,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 70,422 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Fail 25 Sep 2013 70,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

chip in screen

o/s/f tyre wearing low on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,384 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing low and unevan

Fail 10 Oct 2012 62,384 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

chip in screen

rear tyres wearing low and unevan

Pass 11 Oct 2011 55,398 miles

small chip in screen

Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,388 miles

chips in screen

Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,250 miles

check brake pads when doing boots

chip in screen

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,250 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

check brake pads when doing boots

chip in screen

Pass 13 Oct 2008 26,967 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsa?

Based on 26,893,546 MOT tests across 2,075,660 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
5,229
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,075,660
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 835,831
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 597,639
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 535,815
constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing 493,740
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 422,813
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AJ55 AMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsa models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,075 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Corsa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 835,831 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ55 AMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsa typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ55 AMO is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsa, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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